Principal Accountabilities:
* Collect a wide variety of samples from throughout the production process and from utilities on Zirku to specified schedules and standing orders.
* Conduct a wide variety of analysis to specified standing instructions and checks all results of analysis performed to test whether they are within defined parameters.
* Notify the control room of the outcome of tests, in particular issue warnings regarding over range results so that immediate remedial action can be taken. Take resamples if
necessary.
* Train operators in methods and analysis (under the guidance of the Supervisor) to ensure they achieve desired competency levels.
* Provide guidance instructions to operators and helpers to perform analysis to agreed standing instructions and check and correct their actions, if needed.
* Take charge of the laboratory in the absence of the supervisor under the guidance from PRD Superintendent.
* Check stocks of chemicals, glassware and spares in the laboratory and advise the supervisor of potential shortcomings.
* Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of developments in laboratory analysis, particularly in computer applications where available.
* Issue work request for materials, repairs, maintenance and calibration u/c Quality Control Supervisor.
* Record all analysis and events during his shift and pass laboratory to next shift in good condition.
* Assist the supervisor in the performance appraisal of the operators, if requested.
* Carry out the job function in accordance with HSE commitment and policy to achieve strategic objectives and targets stipulated in COMPANY HSE management system document.
Minimum Requirements
* Completion of Secondary education (12 years) + 2 years advanced vocational training in Chemistry or electro-chemistry.
* 10 + years’ experience in a quality control laboratory, refinery and oilfield production.
* Good knowledge of English.